from NJPW X AEW to TYSON FURY  IN WWE : 
The Forbidden Door Opened in Wrestling

Thanks recently to Tony Khan and AEW, “The Forbidden Door” has become a phrase synonymous with the secret world of negotiation and partnership in professional wrestling since 2019. However, this forbidden door in wrestling has opened many times in the past.

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Four Horsemen Induction

Another time that WWE worked out a deal in order to benefit the Hall Of Fame ceremony is when the company inducted the Four Horsemen. At the time, Ric Flair was under contract with TNA, therefore WWE opened its Forbidden Door in order to ensure the Nature Boy was there.

AAA Descend Upon The Royal Rumble

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The 1997 Royal Rumble featured another moment when WWE opened the Forbidden Door and provided opportunities for other wrestlers to be part of the annual match. At the time, the company was working with AAA and this allowed them to feature several wrestlers in the Rumble itself.

Tyson Fury Steps Into The Ring

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It isn't just with the wrestling world that WWE has opened the Forbidden Door to over the years, as the company have worked with the sport of boxing as well. Tyson Fury is a great example of this, as he appeared to feud with Braun Strowman while being one of the top names in the sport.

Axxess Welcomes Independent Stars

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WWE's WrestleMania Axxess shows might not be featured shows, but they are under the WWE umbrella and they are often shared on the WWE Network. During these days, the company has opened the Forbidden Door and worked with others in the past.

NJPW X AEW

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In 2019, a rivalry was built between Lance Archer, an independent star at the time who had dug his heels into the New Japan Pro Wrestling locker room, and Jon Moxley, who was fresh off his AEW debut and free to run amock in the wrestling world.

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